AFTER three successive defeats you'd think the last place Coventry want to visit this weekend would be Franklin's Gardens.

Far from it, according to assistant coach Brett Davey, who is relishing the chance to take on National League Division One leaders Northampton.

He feels the pressure is off Cov who can go down the A45 as underdogs and really express themselves.

"There is no greater task than that we face on Saturday but we're all looking forward to going to Franklin's Gardens in front of a big crowd and showing that we are actually good players," said Davey.

"In the last four games we've put pressure on ourselves and rightly so with the teams we've played and I think any knowledgeable rugby person will assume we've no chance at Northampton.

"So the pressure is off us and its been noticeable in training this week that we've been the most vocal we have been for a month.

"It's almost like the monkey's off our back and we have the freedom to go and enjoy our rugby."

Cov's only absentee from last week's defeat at Pertemps Bees is back Logon Kirisome, who has spent three days in bed this week with an infection.

He is replaced at centre by Donovan Sanders who has recovered from a knee injury.

Ben Toft moves from the wing to fullback to be replaced by Darren Clayton, switched from his usual position at flanker.

Skipper Ben Russell moves to replace Toft at fly-half, Mike Walls is in at scrum-half and Stuart Friswell, Ian Nimmo, Danny Hodge and Jamie Miller all come into the pack as coach Murray Henderson continues to rotate.

"This is one of the first weeks when we don't have a game plan," said Davey.

"We just want to go there and play and often with an attitude like that you play some of your best rugby.

"That's not to say there have not been things we've worked on because we have, but it's a case of wearing the jersey with a bit of pride and giving a good account of yourself.

"We are under no illusions about how hard it's going to be. Northampton are a top side. We are just going to go there and play and enjoy ourselves."